South Dakota Law’s relocation task force hold inaugural meeting to examine considered move to Sioux Falls

August 14, 2017

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA – Task Force members listened to presentations from USD and School of Law staff and faculty, research attorneys with the Legislative Research Council, representatives from the State Bar of South Dakota and public testimony.

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Western New England Law alumnus receives award from Mexican government

August 14, 2017

WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY – Attorney Luis Roberto Vera was honored by the Mexican Government and given the 2017 Ohtli Award for his work against SB4 the contentious “sanctuary cities” law in Texas.

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Suffolk Law establishes memorial scholarship

August 14, 2017

REVERE JOURNAL – The purpose of the fund is to endow a perpetual scholarship in Richard’s name which will assist students in their legal education from places like Revere.

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ABA Center for Innovation announces inaugural class of fellows

August 14, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The American Bar Association’s Center for Innovation announced its inaugural class of NextGen Fellows and Innovation Fellows.

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Georgetown Law to accept GRE scores from applicants

August 14, 2017

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER – Georgetown Law announced that it is pleased to begin accepting GRE scores in addition to LSAT scores for applicants to its 2018 entering class.

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Penn Law to hold off on any changes to admissions policy, acceptance of GRE

August 14, 2017

DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN – Despite the decision from some of its peers to allow GRE scores in lieu of the LSAT, Penn Law School is not changing course just yet.

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Northwestern Law to accept GRE as law school admissions test

August 14, 2017

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY – Starting in fall 2018, Law School will allow applicants to submit either GRE or LSAT for admission.

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Higher percentage of law graduates find jobs in 2016 due to smaller classes

August 7, 2017

ABA JOURNAL – The percentage of law grads obtaining jobs requiring bar passage has increased for the third year in a row, according to findings released Wednesday by the National Association for Law Placement.

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A look at law schools and the “JD advantage” job market for law graduates

August 7, 2017

BLOOMBERG LAW – Some deans are trying to embrace the change rather than fight it, launching training programs for students in areas outside of law and speaking publicly about alternative career paths.

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